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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction.PROVERBS 1:7The book of Proverbs tells us how to live, how to feel, and how to make decisions - it is wisdom for life.In this searching commentary, Kirsten Birkett considers how we can use Proverbs as a guidebook for our lives today. She shows us how Proverbs gives prudence to those who are gullible, knowledge and discretion to the young, learning for the wise, and guidance for the discerning. This book is training in godly living; the truly rewarding, enriching life.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

'Praise be to the LORD who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed on all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.'1 KINGS 8:56The book of Kings is much more than an historical record. It is the story of the remarkable faithfulness of God to build the Kingdom he promised, even when his own people reject it. And it is about how different this Kingdom is to everything else the world has ever known. Nathan Lovell's thought-provoking commentary helps us to understand not only Israel's history, but how it shapes and challenges us today. As God works amongst his people, we begin to catch a glimpse of an entirely new type of world order. On the surface Kings is a book about power and glory, but by reading more deeply we begin to see the truth of Jesus' words, 'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.'About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

'Eminently readable...a judicious selection of key exegetical insights, interpretive debates quickly resolved, and incisive contemporary application. ' -- Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary, Littleton, COBlessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.JAMES 1:12Jesus's brother James sends hope to followers of Christ scattered in different places, beset with troubles and discouragement. He inspires them to persevere through the present to enjoy God's blessing and honour in the eternal future.With compassion and candour, Daniel K. Eng presents a robust defence of God's goodness and righteousness shown in the epistle of James. Grappling with the trials and tests we face today, he shows us how the teachings of James are a guide to how to live with our eyes on eternity.Winner of a SOLA network 2025 Asian American book award.***50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

In Psalms 1-41, the people of God give voice to their trust in the goodness of God through lament, praise and petition. They are the source of ethics and morality, praise, penitence, prayer and doctrine. They have been part of the hymn book of the church in every place and in every generation.Presenting new research alongside the best of old wisdom, Benjamin Sargent's commentary will inspire readers to discover the riches of the Psalms, to reflect deeply upon the living word, and - like the people of God in Psalm 29:9 - to cry out in stunned and fearful adoration, 'Glory!'About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.PHILIPPIANS 1:27Paul's letters are often read in the context of the difficulties they address in fledgling Christian communities. But Philippians is not so much a letter addressing problems as it is a letter encouraging progress, urging a community to be faithful to the Gospel and rejoice in it.Drawing on a deep knowledge of the Graeco-Roman world in which Paul and his original readers lived, Jonathan More's commentary shows how Philippians provides us with a paradigm of what it means to live as God's people in an inhospitable world, and reminds us to adopt Christ's mindset of faithful obedience as we love and serve our Lord and one another.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.Colossians 3:11In Colossians and Philemon, we see the mind-blowing supremacy of Christ, his stunning sin-cancelling victory and the unprecedented peace and unity it brings. Far from affirming slavery, as some imagine, these paired letters demonstrate the radical equality that flows from recognising Jesus as the one true Lord.Situating these two letters in their biblical and historical context, Rebecca McLaughlin's commentary explores how Paul's two letters to the church in Colossae shape how we cling to Jesus as our spiritual head, and how we relate to one another, focusing our minds and hearts on his return.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

Far from being a dusty historical appendix, Chronicles is a theological compass, pointing a weary people back to hope in God's promises. It's a retelling of Israel's past with a purpose: to reawaken worship, renew identity and rekindle trust in the God who keeps his covenant, even after catastrophe.In this accessible and rich commentary, Peter Lau explores Chronicles as a work of careful literary and spiritual design. Taking a biblical-theological approach, it shows how Chronicles' themes find their ultimate fulfilment in Christ. Drawing from insights from across Christian history and around the world, it highlights how the book's themes resonate far beyond its original setting, inviting readers to see God's faithfulness afresh for them today.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

Return to the Lord your God,for he is gracious and compassionateJoel 2:13The books of Joel and Amos allow us to hear the heartbeat of God for justice and authenticity, while heeding his calls to repent.In their commentaries, Georgios Adam and Giotis Kantartzis show how these short books have shaped the New Testament picture of end times, and how their accounts of judgment and repentance can provide us with theological, pastoral, and practical insights for daily exercise of our Christian faith.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

The Lord is good,a refuge in times of trouble. Nahum 1:7aNahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai proclaim the sobering reality of divine judgment and the deep comfort of divine mercy. They confront violence, idolatry, pride, and injustice, while calling God's people to persevere in faithful trust when evil appears to triumph and suffering lingers. Yet these prophets also offer hope: the Lord is righteous and present with the humble, he remains a refuge in times of trouble, and he is at work to rebuild his people, preparing the way for his promised King.In this accessible and richly biblical collection of commentaries, Edward Moll, Rohintan Mody, Taylor Turkington, and Thomas Petter guide readers through the historical setting, structure, and theology of these minor prophets, showing their enduring relevance for preachers, teachers, and all who seek to live by faith today.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

The book of Acts tells the story of God's unstoppable mission as the good news of the gospel reaches the nations. Acts invites us to become the next generation of witnesses, attesting to the transforming power of the risen Lord.Martin Salter's commentary shows how we can be confident that wherever we are and whatever we face, the one enthroned in heaven is still at work, through his people, empowered by his Spirit, to transform lives.About the Hodder Bible Commentary:The Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

'Praise be to the Lord, who rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who rescued the people from the hand of the Egyptians. Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.'Exodus 18:10-11Exodus is one of the greatest rescue stories ever told. Recording the people of Israel's dramatic escape from slavery in Egypt, it paves the way for the ultimate act of redemption in Christ.Simon Vibert's commentary is a hope-filled illumination of this fantastic story. Retold for modern readers, it shows how God rescues his people, overcomes his enemies and brings himself glory - and what that means for our hope in Jesus Christ today.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

About Leviticus'This is what the LORD spoke of when he said:'"Among those who approach me I will be proved holy;in the sight of all the people I will be honoured."'LEVITICUS 10:3The book of Leviticus invites us to discover how the life-giving message of Jesus restores us to a condition of purity and to the presence of our heavenly Father.Katherine Davis models reading Leviticus as Christian Scripture through a biblical-theological lens. She shows how Leviticus displays God's vision to restore his presence permanently among his covenant people, and casts our vision forward to life in a new heaven and a new earth with the crucified and risen Lamb.About the Hodder Bible Commentary50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

There are many ways to be lost in life, but the most serious is to be lost to God. Luke's Gospel introduces us to the people who met Jesus, understood his message, and experienced his saving power.David Peterson's commentary shows us how we might have a better understanding of the significance of Jesus for ourselves, grasp hold of the salvation he offers, and be faithful disciples in our different world contexts today.The Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.About the Hodder Bible Commentary:Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

Mark's Gospel takes us to the heart of Jesus's mission, and vividly presents us with the teaching and actions which turned the world upside down.In this warm-hearted commentary, Chris Moore pays particular attention to Mark's use of the Old Testament and draws upon a wide range of global and historical Christian writings to show how deeply subversive Jesus is. Mark is a short Gospel, but it is far from simple. It is rich with doctrine and invites his readers to follow the Christ who is none other than the Son of God.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

All the gospels bring us close to the person of Jesus Christ and encourage us to follow him. But Matthew's Gospel is a powerful summons for disciples of Jesus to become disciple-makers in the nations.In this lively and accessible commentary, Ben Cooper highlights the missionary purpose that shapes the Gospel from start to finish, while drawing our attention to Matthew's rich theology. In this Gospel there is treasure new and old, rest for our souls and teaching for a life of service.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

The book of Joshua records the fulfilment of God's promises to his people Israel and points to how he does the same for us in Jesus.Graham Beynon opens up the story of Joshua and shows how it applies to Christian believers today. Drawing on modern, historical, and global perspectives, we see how God brings his kingdom through Jesus and what it means for us to enter the kingdom and live in it now.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.

The Book of Esther has spoken to God's people down the ages about faithful endurance under threat, even when God's hand seems hidden. Drawing us into the wider biblical story of exile, persecution, and covenant promise, it shows how God keeps his people through threat and opposition, in the time of Esther and throughout history.In this powerful commentary, K.A. Ellis maps out the themes of providence, identity, hiddenness, fear, boldness, and dramatic reversal in the book of Esther, speaking directly to Christians navigating hostility today. Pointing us to Christ as the true Deliverer, she shows how the covenant faithfulness of God never fails to strengthen, keep, and expand his Kingdom on earth until the day it is fully revealed.ABOUT THE HODDER BIBLE COMMENTARY50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation. Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world.Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it. Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

The psalms help us to find refuge in God in the midst of trouble, and model how we can respond to the ups and downs of life in the context of our covenant relationship with him.Showing not only how each psalm might be read or preached, but also how it could be prayed, sung or used in pastoral and self-care, Tim Chester invites us to engage deeply with this poetic Scripture and learn how we can find the voice of Christ at the centre of it.About the Hodder Bible CommentaryThe Hodder Bible Commentary is a comprehensive 50-volume Bible commentary series. Doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, its goal is to encourage a deepened knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Accessible and insightful expository commentary explores the timeless message of the Bible and applies it to the challenges of today's world. Written by a range of authors and supported by consultant editors from around the world, it represents a diversity of church and cultural contexts.With the full text of the NIV Bible interspersed with the commentary for easy reference, this series is ideal for preaching, teaching and personal study.